The launch of the new European Space Agency Automated Transfer Vehicle Jules Verne has been scheduled for the 9th of March.
Originally the crewless ISS resupply ship was due to launch on the 8th but a technical concern with regard to grounding straps on the Ariane vehicle release system caused a 24 hour delay.
When Jules Verne launches from Guiana Space Centre in Kourou atop an Ariane 5 ES booster, it will carry 9 tons of cargo to the International Space Station. Once at the station it will also be able to use it’s motors to boost the station’s orbit. At the completion of it’s mission, the ATV will be packed with station refuse, deorbited and allowed to burn up in the atmosphere.
Liftoff is scheduled for 03:59 ZULU / 04:59 CET
If I find a good live internet stream, I will post an update.
Photo: ESA
Tags: 9th march, ariane 5, atv, esa, international space station, iss, jules verne, launch
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